macintoshJake

Q: Is it still secure to use Snow Leopard?

Hi,

 

I use a 2008 MacBook running Snow Leopard for audio recording work. I have to use the old MacBook and Snow Leopard because of compatibility issues with drivers for some of my recording equipment.

 

Since Apple has stopped supporting Snow Leopard, is it still secure to use it?

 

Thank you,

 

- Jake

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8), White

Posted on Feb 20, 2015 11:34 AM

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  • by Chris Ibsen,

    Chris Ibsen Chris Ibsen Jun 23, 2015 9:18 AM in response to thomas_r.
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    Jun 23, 2015 9:18 AM in response to thomas_r.

    Regardless I still say if you remain sensible about being on the internet there is no reason to upgrade. Perhaps not everyone is in love with OS X bloatware (and to be frank Apple hasn't been too innovative in a long time) or maybe they have a machine that cannot upgrade any further. Logical reasons for sticking with what you like. Scare tactics to try an force upgrades are just that- fear mongering.

  • by thomas_r.,

    thomas_r. thomas_r. Jun 23, 2015 9:27 AM in response to Chris Ibsen
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    Jun 23, 2015 9:27 AM in response to Chris Ibsen

    Chris Ibsen wrote:

     

    Scare tactics to try an force upgrades are just that- fear mongering.

     

    I'm trying to provide realistic and factual information about the threat level and possibilities for concern, as well as techniques for mitigating the risk (such as using an alternate, more up-to-date web browser), for those sticking with Snow Leopard. If you have some additional factual information to provide, please do so, but don't accuse me of fear-mongering when I'm doing nothing of the kind. Upgrading may not be the solution for everyone, but sticking your head in the sand and ignoring the issues is not a real solution for anyone.

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